Seven Steps to Better Computer SecurityBy Todd FlamingFebruary 2004Column, Page 101Want to make your office less vulnerable to computer viruses, hackers, and the like? Here's a seven-step program.
The Wireless AlternativeBy Todd FlamingJune 2003Column, Page 309Wireless networking has come into its own, and it might be right for you and your firm.
Putting It All Together With Information OrganizersBy Todd FlamingApril 2003Column, Page 203The e-mail messages, postal letters, notes, briefs, names and addresses, and other data connected with a case; how do you store it all in one place? Here are some options.
A Day in the Life of Future LawyerBy Todd FlamingDecember 2002Column, Page 665A technolegal tale from the future. And the future is good.
Creating a Small-Office Network, Part 1By Todd FlamingAugust 2002Column, Page 425Small-firm computing is no longer about which computer to buy; even the basic models are powerful enough. Now it's about how to set up a network that lets you share programs and files.
Is Your Word Processor Telling Secrets to the Enemy?By Todd FlamingJune 2002Column, Page 319Your word-processing software may be making confidential information available to your adversaries without your knowing it. Here's how it happens and what you can do about it.
Managing E-Mail (Part 2): Storing MessagesBy Todd FlamingFebruary 2002Column, Page 95Do you find yourself printing e-mail missives and saving the paper? Here's a better way to create an e-mail archive.
Disaster Recovery BasicsBy Todd FlamingDecember 2001Column, Page 659With some basic disaster planning, you can keep your practice up and running even if your office is damaged or destroyed.
Managing the E-mail MonsterBy Todd FlamingOctober 2001Column, Page 541Driven into a corner by e-mail overload? Here's how to fight back.
Tired of the Paper Chase? Here's a Better BinderBy Todd FlamingAugust 2001Column, Page 431Until the paperless office arrives, consider this approach to storing and organizing hard-copy documents.
Your Office on the WebBy Todd FlamingJune 2001Column, Page 319Applications service providers, or ASPs, rent computer programs over the Web. They can give you more computing power and flexibility for less money, but beware the risks.
Technology in a Cost-Conscious EraBy Todd FlamingApril 2001Column, Page 205What if, instead of buying a lot of separate programs, you put all of your data on one computer and use a standard Web browser like Internet Explorer to input, search, and display the results?
Your Computer Can Help Analyze Your CaseBy Todd FlamingFebruary 2001Column, Page 97Software; especially a program called "CaseMap"; can help you see the relationships between the facts, people, events, and issues in your case.
Laptops for EveryoneBy Todd FlamingDecember 1999Column, Page 673Should you buy a laptop and how? Here's what to look for.
The Best Legal Software Money Can't BuyBy Todd FlamingAugust 1999Column, Page 439Read all about the simple, inexpensive legal software we ought to have and learn why we don't have it -- yet.
The E-mail FAQBy Todd FlamingJune 1999Column, Page 333Can you catch a virus from an e-mail message? What's a listserver? Read on and find out.
Lessons from a Software ConversionBy Todd FlamingApril 1999Column, Page 221You finally switched from your familiar word-processing program to that new, improved alternative. So why aren't you happy?